Asheville dogs get their own calendar

Plus free concerts in Pritchard Park

7:29 AM,
Jun. 13, 2013

Sales of the Dogs of Asheville calendar would benefit Brother Wolf Animal Rescue.

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Jason Sandford

Asheville playwright explores Abraham Lincoln's loves

Asheville playwright David Hopes opened a new production last weekend in the Abingdon Theatre in New York City, "The Loves of Mr. Lincoln." The show's two-week run continues through this weekend. Hopes, a UNC Asheville literature professor, opened the play during Gayfest, a benefit for Harvey Milk High School.

The play focuses on Abraham Lincoln and his lifelong friendship with a one-time roommate, Joshua Speed. Hopes said he wanted to "explore the love between men that was not defined by gay or straight. I wanted to show ...